update · June 15, 2026
Forza Horizon 6 Series 2 Update Adjusts Drag Tires and Horizon Play XP
Forza Horizon 6 Series 2 update fixes performance issues, alters drag tire physics, and significantly reduces XP grind for the 'Maxed Out' achievement.
Forza Horizon 6 Series 2 rolls out critical bug fixes, AI difficulty improvements, and a major physics overhaul for Drag Tires. The update also streamlines progression for Horizon Play, drastically cutting down the time required to earn high-level achievements.
Drag Tire Physics Overhaul
Developers adjusted Drag Tire physics to align them with expected behavior. Previously, Drag Tires reduced Performance Index significantly while offering high lateral grip outside of drag racing. While the PI cost remains unchanged, cornering performance has been significantly reduced to stop them from being optimal for general racing. Developers plan to clear leaderboard lap times set using pre-patch Drag Tires.
Horizon Play Progression Boost
The XP required between Level 26 and Level 100 in Horizon Play has been adjusted, significantly reducing the grind for the 'Maxed Out' achievement. Players who reached Level 25 and above will see their level jump automatically, with Level 32 players instantly bumping to Level 100 and unlocking associated badges and achievements.
General Stability and Audio Fixes
The update resolves performance and stability issues, including long launch times after running Benchmark Mode. Audio performance on lower-specification devices has been optimized, and air vent volume on the 2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV has been adjusted.
Festival Playlist and Visual Fixes
Daily challenges and seasonal jobs that could be completed early have been fixed, and retrofitted daily challenge points from Series 1 are now claimable in playlist history. Visual artifacts on vehicle rear ends, photo mode lighting inconsistencies, and broken rain particles on PC 'High' presets have also been resolved.
Why this patch matters
Series 2 brings much-needed balance to Forza Horizon 6 by neutering exploit-heavy drag tire cornering builds and rewarding dedicated players with massive leveling shortcuts in Horizon Play.